This Glebe bookstore is my new favourite place
So, you know how everyone and their *mère* has something to say about Ottawa being "boring"? (It's structured, people, there's a difference!) Well, listen up because a new bookstore just opened in the Glebe, right on Bank Street, and it is anything but boring. Evermore Books is strictly for the romance readers. Yes, *romance*. And not just your garden-variety historical bodice-rippers – they're talking "romantasy" and, I kid you not, "monster romance." My Carleton journalism reflex is kicking in and I had to double-check that part. Monster romance. This story went through three levels of approval before it got to me and it is still fascinating.
Honestly, this is precisely the kind of subversive, delightful retail therapy we need in the 613. While everyone’s still debating sidewalks in Manor Park or bus lanes in the Glebe (again!), someone is out there bringing a little *joie de vivre* to Bank Street. You want to talk about economic impact? This is it. Imagine the discussions around the coffee table in Westboro about the new "niche" bookstore that's "too much" for some. I can hear it already. Meanwhile, I'm just thinking about the fantastic new independent spot to browse after a good brunch on Elgin.
What This Means for Ottawa:
* **A new vibe for Bank Street:** This isn't just a bookstore; it's a statement. It's saying Ottawa isn't afraid to get a little spicy.
* **Supporting local, one monster at a time:** Independent businesses like Evermore Books are the heartbeat of our neighbourhoods, adding flavour and personality that big chains just can't match.
* **Challenging perceptions:** Maybe, just maybe, this will finally put to bed the idea that Ottawa is only about federal budgets and sensible shoes. We have layers, people!
The real story is never on the Hill — it's always just off it. And sometimes, it involves monsters falling in love.
Simone Okafor-Bouchard, MiTL Sports Desk, Ottawa.
You know Keith and the gang are already dissecting this on the morning show — tune in at mornings.live.